ISLAMABAD: The first round of talks between the United States and Iran has been completed in Islamabad after fourteen hours of heated discussion, according to Iranian sources.
It should be noted that both sides had the opportunity to exchange drafts despite certain disagreements. At the same time, the Iranians noted that the talks would continue since attempts to solve these problems would be made.
Breaking | Iran-U.S. talks mediated by Pakistan concluded after 14 hours. Technical teams from both sides are now exchanging expert texts. Negotiations will continue despite some remaining differences.#IslamabadTalks https://t.co/MewU4uMaJN
— Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) April 11, 2026
The Iranian government reported that the talks would continue on Sunday, after a short break. Both sides agreed to continue the talks under the proposal of Pakistan to do so. After all, the representatives of the two countries agreed that additional talks were needed to resolve certain technical and political questions.
Breaking | At Pakistan’s proposal and with the agreement of the negotiating teams of #Iran and the U.S., talks mediated by Pakistan will continue for another round after a pause on Sunday.#IslamabadTalks https://t.co/iWjWDjdjZb
— Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) April 11, 2026
The Iranian media reported that despite certain progress achieved in the Islamabad talks, it is still necessary to discuss several questions in greater detail at the technical level. It should be mentioned that specialists noted that subsequent negotiations will be dedicated to solving certain issues left over from the first round of talks.
One of the most critical issues raised by the Iranian delegates was that concerning Lebanon and the need for a total ceasefire which still remains an unfulfilled demand. Iran believes that the onus to exert pressure on Israel to honor its promise lies with the US alone. The Iranian delegates have continuously brought up this matter very seriously in front of the Pakistani negotiators.
Trump: “We are in very deep negotiations with Iran”
Earlier, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that deep negotiations between the United States and Iran are currently taking place in Islamabad, Pakistan. Speaking to the press, Trump emphasized that the situation is under close assessment as the talks progress, noting that the US is evaluating the next steps carefully.
Trump claimed that the United States has become victorious in the clash with Iran, stating that the US has triumphed over Iran in the war.
He also said that there has been severe damage to Iran’s military strength, and its air force, naval force, and radar stations have been destroyed.
President Trump also talked about the credibility of fake news. He said that its credibility level has declined by 13 percent. He also emphasized that the United States desires to maintain the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but clarified that America does not utilize this channel. Moreover, he noted that several nations have been either scared of or encountered difficulties with the current tension levels in the area.
On a larger scale, President Trump emphasized the ongoing endeavors to lessen the number of regional conflicts as well as the safety of the maritime routes. Furthermore, he issued an ultimatum to the Chinese government that if it continued to arm Iran, it would face dire repercussions.
